10/09/2026
🎨 2026 Art Competition is here🖌️👩🎨👨🎨
The Credit Union Art Competition is back for 2026, and this year we’re inviting you to bring your imagination to life with the theme:
🎨 “𝙒𝙊𝙍𝙇𝘿 𝙊𝙁 𝘾𝙊𝙇𝙊𝙐𝙍” 🎨
Whether you’re a budding young artist, a creative student or an experienced adult artist, we want to see your unique interpretation of the theme! 🌟
🏆 The competition is FREE to enter and includes two categories:
🔹 General Category
🔹 Additional Needs Category
Each category has the following age groups:
👧 7 years and under
🧒 8–10 years inclusive
🎨 11–13 years inclusive
🖌️ 14–17 years inclusive
👩🎨 18 years and over (Adult)
👫 Group (Additional Needs Category only)
🚨 Age limit applying as at December 31st 2026 🚨
Artwork can be created using:
✏️ Pencil
🖊️ Pen or ink
🖍️ Crayon or felt-tip marker
🎨 Pastel, watercolours or gouache
🖌️ Acrylics, oils or poster colour
✂️ Collage
📐 Artwork must be either A3 or A2 and MUST be in landscape orientation.
❌ Portrait entries will be disqualified from adjudication.
📄 Forms will be sent to local schools today
Every entry must have a fully completed entry form, including:
✔️ Full name
✔️ Date of birth
✔️ Address (school address can be used)
✔️ Signature from a teacher/parent/guardian if under 18
🚨 Under-18s cannot sign their own entry form.
📍 HOW TO ENTER:
Drop your completed artwork and entry form into Armagh Credit Union 3 Russell Street Armagh BT61 9AA
⏰ CLOSING DATE:
🚨 Friday 16th October 2026 at 5pm
🏫 All local schools have been invited to take part, so grab your pencils, paints and brushes and get creating!
⚠️ Please note: We can only accept local entries. If you live outside our common bond area, please check with your local Credit Union to see if they are participating.
